RX-8 Shinka...?

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Aug 24, 2005 | 12:52 AM

Yumcha

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RX-8 Shinka...?

Okay...so, it's special edition and made for Jay Leno. But, what's different about it?

Aug 24, 2005 | 12:54 AM

srika

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AND he even has his own car in GT4!!!!

dunno what's different about that RX8... lol sorry

Aug 24, 2005 | 07:58 AM

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its purple

Aug 24, 2005 | 08:02 AM

te3point5

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It has a different interior, but the same engine and the same crappy torque I believe.

oh and a body kit

Aug 24, 2005 | 08:07 AM

te3point5

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From Mazda's website:

Starting at $32,260*

"Shinka" means "evolution" in Japanese, and that's what this special edition of the RX-8 represents.

New features include:
High-gloss 18-inch alloy wheels
Black Cherry Mica exterior
Parchment leather seats
Numerous suspension modifications
Available either with 6-speed manual or 4-speed Sport AT automatic

Looks like the wheels, seats and paint are the difference.

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/hand...modelYear=2005

Aug 24, 2005 | 08:13 AM

cM3go

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Whooptee fricken doo

Aug 24, 2005 | 08:34 AM

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They coulda at least given him a MazdaSpeed version with a turbo or s/c. Sheesh. Ungrateful Mazda people.

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Aug 24, 2005 | 09:05 AM

zeroday

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everyone needs a beater right?

Aug 24, 2005 | 09:19 AM

GIBSON6594

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I'll take a free one...

are my eyes going or did that article look really blury?

Aug 24, 2005 | 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594

I'll take a free one...

are my eyes going or did that article look really blury?

Yah, the words on the image are a tad on the blurry side...

Aug 24, 2005 | 09:28 AM

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Yah, the words on the image are a tad on the blurry side...

cool, i thought it was the drugs

Aug 24, 2005 | 10:31 AM

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Only 80 cars? FOr some reason I thought he had a few hundred. Was it him or Jerry Sienfeld who has an airplane hanger for all of his cars?

Aug 24, 2005 | 10:50 AM

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Interesting. I thought Leno hated Japanese cars.

Aug 24, 2005 | 12:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Deity711

Only 80 cars? FOr some reason I thought he had a few hundred. Was it him or Jerry Sienfeld who has an airplane hanger for all of his cars?

I think Leno has 2 hangers...

and "ONLY 80 cars"??? How many do you have sir??? lol.

Aug 24, 2005 | 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by te3point5

I think Leno has 2 hangers...

and "ONLY 80 cars"??? How many do you have sir??? lol.

Hells, I don't even have that number in terms of socks or underwear.

Aug 24, 2005 | 01:20 PM

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Nothing that big about them. One of my friends bought the Shinka. Handles like a dream, but is very rough.

Aug 24, 2005 | 02:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by te3point5

I think Leno has 2 hangers...

and "ONLY 80 cars"??? How many do you have sir??? lol.

Yeah yeah I know.

But if I had cash like Jay Leno, it'd be like real life Gran Turismo up at my place.

Aug 24, 2005 | 04:04 PM

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Plenty of RX8's at my local dealer.

Aug 24, 2005 | 04:10 PM

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Aug 24, 2005 | 05:01 PM

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he has 2 many cars

Aug 24, 2005 | 06:07 PM

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Nothing that big about them. One of my friends bought the Shinka. Handles like a dream, but is very rough.

How much more did the car cost than the standard version...?

Aug 24, 2005 | 06:41 PM

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How much more did the car cost than the standard version...?

3 grand sticker more than the standard 6 speed RX-8

Aug 24, 2005 | 07:19 PM

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:whocares:

Aug 24, 2005 | 07:50 PM

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http://www.urbanracer.com/articles/a...sp?a=1239&z=16 > any other RX-8

If he bought that I would be impressed. Or maybe he will do that to his.

I will piss my pants if he drops a Chevy 502 in that though.

Aug 24, 2005 | 07:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pebecl97

They coulda at least given him a MazdaSpeed version with a turbo or s/c. Sheesh. Ungrateful Mazda people.

it's a FREE car......sheeeesh

i'm sure jay leno could care less if it was mazdaspeed with turbo or sc compared to the other cars he has in his garage....as a car enthusiast, he's prolly jus grateful to receive one for his collection